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Release Date 5/29/2008
Publisher UFO Interactive
Platform Wii
Genre Action Adventure

Number of Players 2

Mild Fantasy Violence

Game Description

Retrace the roots of a legend in this arcade classic that's been re-imagined for Nintendo Wii. Playing as the legendary monkey king, you'll take a magical journey through Ancient China on a quest to fulfill your destiny and become a god: the Chuka Taisen! Soar through the air on your magical cloud defeating enemy hordes. Use the Wiimote to dodge and weave through the oncoming attackers with the game's new tilt-control feature. Experience rich 2D graphics that bring China's lands to life on screens teeming with enemies. Take the journey solo or have a friend join you for multi-mode co-op play.

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IGN Review (4.5 out of 10)

They shouldn't have changed the boxart. When The Monkey King: The Legend Begins was first announced, its initial packaging was colorful and vibrant -- featuring anime-styled cartoon characters smiling wide and striking a stylish pose. But before the game shipped to stores last May, its cover was...more

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Average Member Rating: 3.4 out of 10

This Game Is (Slightly) Better Then Blast Works!!!. (6 out of 10)

posted by miko25 (LARGO, FL) on Jun 13, 2008
Member since Nov 2004
7 out of 9 gamers (78%) found this review helpful

Although there are a ton of side scrolling classics on the vc this is still pretty good. The only downside is that you die a lot and it is realy short. The final verdict is skip it!more

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